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How to Live at One of the Caribbean’s Greatest Hotels

By the Caribbean Journal staff Since its debut in 2011, Dominica’s Secret Bay has been one of the Caribbean’s bucket-list hotels: a stunning, cliffside eco-luxe retreat comprised of jaw-dropping villas. And now you can actually live there. The boutique Secret […]

Saint Lucia Breaks Ground on $175M Airport Transformation

By Alexander Britell and Dana Niland Saint Lucia has officially broken ground on one of the most highly anticipated airport redesigns in the region in recent memory. The redevelopment of Saint Lucia’s Hewanorra International Airport kicked off this weekend, part […]

Saint Lucia Airport Redesign Pushing Ahead

By the Caribbean Journal staff It’s one of the most anticipated airport redesigns in the Caribbean in recent years, and now Saint Lucia’s landmark redevelopment of its Hewanorra International Airport is moving forward. The project is now progressing into its […]

JW Marriott Cancun Completes Renovation

By the Caribbean Journal staff The JW Marriott Cancun has completed a multimillion-dollar renovation project. The renovation included what the property called an “extensive transformation” of all 447 guestrooms and suites. “We are excited to introduce JW Marriott Cancun Resort […]

Vidanta Plans Two New Luxury Mexico Resorts

By the Caribbean Journal staff Grupo Vidanta is planning to add a pair of high-profile boutique luxury resorts to its portfolio in Mexico. The company has announced the introduction of The Estates a new luxury development that will debut at […]

The 15 Best Jamaica Hotels to Visit Right Now

Does any island in the Caribbean have a more diverse hotel product than Jamaica? It’s a destination that has a simply staggering number of high-quality hotels, each with a strikingly unique identity and character — every one a destination in its […]

How Virgin Voyages Plans to Change Cruise Ship Dining

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Richard Branson’s new cruise line, Virgin Voyages, has unveiled the first look at its culinary offerings — and its plans to change the on-board dining experience. With a total of over 20 food choices onboard […]

Palm Cay Breaks Ground on $100M Bahamas Expansion Project

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor Nassau’s Palm Cay has broken ground on the new One Marina, a $100-million luxury and residential resort complex. “One Marina” will have 84 two- and three-bedroom condominiums and penthouse complex with modern interior designs and […]

Secret Bay, the Caribbean’s Most Anticipated Reopening of 2018

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor It’s almost certainly the most anticipated hotel reopening of 2018 in the Caribbean: Dominica’s iconic Secret Bay. And the legendary eco-luxe retreat will be unveiling a host of changes and upgrades to the property when […]

Turks and Caicos’ Beach Enclave Is Expanding

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Beach Enclave villa company in Turks and Caicos is expanding this fall with a new collection on Providenciales’ Long Bay. The new Beach Enclave Long Bay will include three villa rental opportunities in a […]

The Hyatt Regency Aruba Just Got a Makeover

By the Caribbean Journal staff One of Aruba’s leading places to stay has gotten a major new look. The Hyatt Regency Aruba is set to unveil a $12 million top-to-bottom renovation project that will cover all of its 357 rooms […]

St Croix Eyes Major Airport Expansion, Modernization

By the Caribbean Journal staff Another major airport project could be coming to the U.S. Virgin Islands. Less than two months after the initial designs were revealed on St Thomas’ $230 million airport transformation project, the island of St Croix […]

Norwegian Completes Transformations of Three Cruise Ships

By the Caribbean Journal staff Norwegian Cruise Line has completed the refurbishments of three of its cruise ships, the company announced this week. The company has completed bow-to-stern enhancements on Norwegian Sun, Norwegian Star and Norwegian Breakaway. The upgrades are […]

Virgin Voyages’ First Ship Gets a Name

By the Caribbean Journal staff The first Virgin Voyages cruise ship has gotten a name. Richard Branson’s highly-anticipated new adults-only cruise line has named its first ship Scarlet Lady, Branson announced this week. “Scarlet is the embodiment of everything this […]

St Thomas: USVI Plans $230 Million Airport Modernization Project

By Dana Niland and Alexander Britell The Cyril E. King Airport in St Thomas will soon begin a major transformation project. The plan, revealed by the Virgin Islands Port Authority this week, is estimated to cost around $230 million. “We’re […]

VIDEO: Casa Colonial: The Best-Kept Secret in the Dominican Republic

By Guy Britton Maybe you’ve been to the beaches of Punta Cana, the sights of Santo Domingo, or the golf courses of La Romana. But here, hidden away among the large resorts of Puerto Plata, there is a jewel. This […]

Marriott Wants to Transform the Sheraton Experience

By the Caribbean Journal staff Marriott is looking to make big changes to its Sheraton brand. The hotel giant, which already introduced a concept for its new Sheraton guest room last year, is now showcasing its new vision for the […]

Hip New Montego Bay Resort Set for Fall Opening

By Alexander Britell Kingston’s Spanish Court is expanding to Montego Bay, and the long-awaited hotel is now planning a fall debut. The property, which had initially been known as the Spanish Court, will now be launched as the S Hotel […]

How to Live at the Gansevoort Turks and Caicos

By the Caribbean Journal staff Looking for a luxe villa in Turks and Caicos? There’s a new option on the market: the Gansevoort Villas. The residential component of the hotel property is set in Providenciales’ exclusive Turtle Tail neighborhood, with […]

What Virgin Voyages’ Ships Will Look Like

By Alexander Britell Virgin’s highly-anticipated cruise brand Virgin Voyages as released the first renderings of its ships. And the results, well, they’re pretty cool. The adults-only cruise brand has made it clear it plans to disrupt the cruise industry, and […]

Regent Seven Seas Completes Upgrade of Seven Seas Mariner Ship

By the Caribbean Journal staff Ultra-luxe small-ship cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has completed the final phase of a $125 million fleetwide refurbishment program, unveiling its redesigned Seven Seas Mariner ship. The ship completed a 20-day drydock in Marseille, […]

The 10 Best Golf Resorts to Visit Right Now

Recent years have seen a radical transformation in golf resorts in the Caribbean, which is quickly becoming a global epicenter for the game. There are more great places to stay and play than ever, from traditional golf-focused resorts to luxe […]

Atlantis Relaunches The Cove, Paradise Island

By Alexander Britell Atlantis’ ultra-luxe resort has relaunched in a big way. The Paradise Island destination officially debuted the new The Cove, Paradise Island this weekend, highlighted by the launch of a pair of significant new culinary additions to the […]

Grand Cayman’s New Green Real Estate

By the Caribbean Journal staff The Caribbean’s newest real estate development is also its greenest. The SOLARA residential community has launched construction in Grand Cayman as one of the most innovative sustainable developments in the region. NCB Group’s SOLARA is […]

The Scoop on the Revamped Temptation Cancun

Cancun’s skyline is changing with the major revamp of the Temptation Cancun “playground for grown ups,” undertaken with the help of world-famous designer Karim Rashind. The resort reopens Aug. 15 as Cancun’s sexiest adults-only property, with a striking, ultra-modern new […]

8 Caribbean Fashion Designers You Should Know About

By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon CJ Travel Editor The Caribbean is famous for its sun, sea and sand but let’s also add another “s:” style. That’s because despite the challenges of heat, humidity and, often, limited resources, season after season designers across […]

Sandals Launches New St. Lucia Project

Sandals has officially launched its new resort project in St. Lucia. The company held a launch event this weekend for the new Sandals LaSource Saint Lucia, which will be the fourth Sandals Resorts International property on the island. The more […]

Westin Grand Cayman Continues With Major Renovation

The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa is nearing completion on the second phase of a property-wide renovation that will debut distinctive enhancements to all guest rooms and […]

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